Arguably the main yacht show in the United States, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is set to start to start on the 1st of November and last for a total of 5 days. Earlier this year Informa, the parent company of the Monaco Yacht Show, spent $133 million to acquire a portfolio of shows, which included FLIBS. We now look at the largest yachts on display at the upcoming show.
#1 TV
Length: 78m (255 ft)
Yard: Lurssen (2008)
Asking price: €92,000,000
Originally built as Madsummer for American billionaire, Jeffrey Soffer in 2008, the yacht was later reportedly sold to her current Mexican owner and renamed TV. She was then listed for sale in September 2014 asking €130,000,000, with a price reduction to €92 million in July 2016. She has remained on the brokerage market.
With a length of 78.4 meters (257 ft), TV was built by Lurssen to an exterior design by Espen Oeino and an interior by Alberto Pinto. The yacht is capable of accommodating 18 guests in 10 cabins and carries a crew of 27. Amongst the yacht's key features are a large spa pool, a massage room and a master cabin with a panoramic view.
From a technical standpoint, TV is powered by twin Caterpillar engines giving her a maximum speed of 18 knots and allowing her to cruise for up to 6,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. TV is available for charter from €850,000 per week.
#2 Cloudbreak
The explorer superyacht Cloudbreak, built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016, owes her name to a big wave in Fiji that very few surfers dare defy. For a good reason, she is often described as a high-tech floating chalet, able to accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins within her interior space, designed by Christian Liaigre.
Her amenities, conceived to suit the lifestyle of a young and adventurous owner, include playing, airfield, comfort and party zones, as well as a research and sports center. Cloudbreak is a substantial go-anywhere vessel with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
#3 Double Down
Designed by the Codecasa team, Double Down features a high-quality stabilization system to ensure maximum stability while cruising or at anchor. Twelve guests are accommodated in 8 staterooms, including a master suite, five double staterooms and three twin cabins.
The main deck’s salon is home to a grand piano, accented by rich mahogany and sumptuous furnishings. She accommodates 20 crew members. Her alluring features include a four-deck glass elevator, fully outfitted gym, movie theater, upper deck dining area with bi-fold sliding glass doors allowing 270-degree views, eight-person Jacuzzi, large sun beds and shaded lounging on aft bridge deck.
#4 SuRi
Length: 63.7m (209 ft)
Yard: Halter Marine (1978 / 2007)
Asking price: $43,900,000
Converted into a superyacht in 2007, Suri may have an unconventional layout, but she was fitted with arguably more toys than any other yacht of her size. Found chartering in destinations such as South East Asia, Antarctica and Tahiti, she prefers to explore off the beaten track.
Accommodating up to 12 guests in 8 cabins, Suri was extended amidst ship in 2012 by 11 meters, which extended her sundeck, arguably the nicest area on the yacht, and extended the helipad. Amongst the yacht's special features are a large cinema room on the lower deck with a glass-bottom floor to observe the fish and an observational lounge on top of the bridge.
#5 Apogee
Length: 62.5m (205 ft)
Yard: Codecasa (2003)
Asking price: $24,950,000
One of the largest yachts ever built by Italian shipyard, Codecasa, Apogee was delivered in 2003 and currently charters from $275,000 per week. She was last refitted in 2013. With 6 cabins for a total of 12 guests, Apogee has a maximum speed of 14.5 knots, powered by twin Caterpillar engines of 2,260hp each.
#6 Mine Games
Length: 62m (203 ft)
Yard: Benetti (2010)
Asking price: $29,950,000
Built by Benetti, the Italian superyacht gigafactory, Mine Games has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. Notable features include an elevator that accesses all decks, an air-conditioned gym, a baby grand piano, a beach garage, a helicopter landing pad and a master suite on the bow with an 180 degree view.
#7 Rock.It
The newest Feadship of her class currently on the market, Rock.It was built for an experienced yacht owner who custom designed her for personal, charter and corporate use. Reaching a top speed of 15 knots, she can accommodate a total of 10 guests.
The first CLB72 was launched in 2019 and has rapidly become one of the fastest-selling models in the CL Yachts stable. Construction is now complete on the seventh unit of CLB72, and the yacht builder is preparing her for delivery to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Of the five already sold, four were delivered to clients in the USA and one in Hong Kong. CL Yachts has introduced sliding windows in the galley and, for the first time, fully opening up-down electric windows in the adjacent saloon, providing an inside-outside feel to the main deck’s open-plan interior so guests feel at one with the surroundings. The four guest cabins on the lower deck also benefit from improved natural ventilation thanks to the introduction of opening port lights.Up top, the expansive flybridge now offers an electric grill and enhanced L-shaped seating arrangement under the shade of the hardtop to ensure guests enjoy alfresco cooking and dining in fun, convivial ways.CLB72 has world-class engineering and RINA-certified composite hull construction. Working with celebrated naval architect Howard Apollonio and leading marine structural engineering firm Gurit, CLB72 offers agile and uncompromising performance. As standard, the yacht is powered by optional twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines for a top speed of 27 knots alongside a highly efficient fuel consumption rate. The sixth and seventh units of CLB72 have been specified with the Volvo Penta IPS 1350 for a top speed of 31 knots.“We are delighted with the positive response to CLB72 in such a short space of time, and are confident that it offers an outstanding family cruising experience on the water. The valuable feedback from each of our clients means we have already been able to make a number of enhancements to elevate the yachting experience on CLB72. As a company, we never stop learning and growing,” says Martin Lo, CL Yachts Director.CL Yachts’ goal is to offer unparalleled experiences to the modern explorer. The luxury performance brand stands apart from its competitors thanks to its unique approach to design – driven by CL Yacht’s core value of innovation. Fusing progressive design with engineering prowess and state-of-the-art technology, every element of CL Yachts’ vessels are meticulously geared to steer luxury into uncharted territories.Credits: CL Yachts
July 28, 2021
Organisers of the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show have revealed that the visitors will discover the Yacht Design and Innovation Hub, a brand-new exhibition area dedicated to design and innovative solutions in superyachting. The MYS organisers aim at enhancing the first-time superyacht experience of the new generation of customers who plan to build their future yacht and give them the opportunity to meet with superyacht designers and naval architects.During the show’s four days, designers will hold 15-minute talks about, obviously, design in yachting and also about their experience or projects.The Yacht Design and Innovation Hub is part of the new programme developed by the MYS Organisers to offer a bespoke experience of unparalleled prestige to future superyacht charterers and owners in visit to the Monaco Yacht Show.Located on virage Louis Chiron in Port Hercule, inside the new show’s Dockside area (superyacht and tender exhibition), the Yacht Design and Innovation Hub will complete the show’s historical Designer Gallery on Quai des Etats-Unis where visitors are used to directly meeting up with the designers and naval architects on their booths.Credits: MYS
July 28, 2021
Tecnomar has announced the delivery of the first ever Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 created in partnership with Lamborghini. “This new high-performance motor yacht perfectly encapsulates the speed, engineering, and design of the iconic Italian supercars in a sea setting, making it a true “Lamborghini on water,” says shipyard’s Instagram.The 19m yacht is inspired by the hybrid super sports car Lamborghini Siàn FKP 37. There are two main innovative elements at the foundation of its design concept: speed and dynamic lightness. Thanks to the presence of two MAN V12-2000HP engines the motor yacht will reach a fantastic speed of 60 knots and will be the fastest vessel of the Tecnomar fleet by The Italian Sea Group. The use of carbon fiber, typical of the Lamborghini cars, grants the classification in the range of ultralight vessels with a maximum weight of 24 tons for 63 feet length. Tecnomar is a brand of The Italian Sea Group, and is renowned for building sleek performance yachts. The brand has launched 289 yachts since 1987.Credits: Tecnomar
July 28, 2021
After 24 months of engineering and construction, the 41m Dynamiq GTT 135 Stefania was completed at the company’s shipyard in Massa, Tuscany.The full-aluminium superyacht features an exterior created by Monaco-based studio Dobroserdov Design. The exclusive colour palette of metallic gold and dark brown sets her apart from all the white yachts on the water. Her reverse bow looks impressive and fresh, and expresses the innovative, chic soul of Dynamiq yachts. With next-generation exterior styling by Dobroserdov Design, Van Oossanen Naval Architects have engineered an extremely efficient and seaworthy hull able to offer a comfortable ride even in rough conditions. With twin MAN V12 1650 engines she reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots, with a range of 5000 miles at 10 knots, all while consuming as little as 50 litres per hour. With this range the owners can enjoy two seasons during the year – in the Med and the Caribbean. Her shallow draft of 1.8m is ideal for cruising the remote cays and shoal waters Bahamas as well. She has a five cabin layout. The interior is designed by Miami based Giuseppina Arena in modern art deco style and features Fendi furniture, bespoke carpets by OT and is full of soft gold and natural mother of pearl details. She also has a 2.2m ceiling height throughout the interior. The main deck has a 10 person aft pool. The open-air beach club area (with a second bar) allows owners and guests to enjoy the en plein air lifestyle close to the sea. The oversized sundeck of 120 sq. m is divided into two different zones with a hot tub and a weather protected dining area.The real fireplace is located in the main salon and a unique atomiser system featuring scents from the iconic Ferragamo brand, with its latest collection of home perfumes “Bianco di Carrara” for a subtle and luxurious aroma on board. Dynamiq also joined forces with German VIP car outfitter Klassen to develop a bespoke wheelhouse by Klassen, which comes with the same quality and style of Klassen ultra-luxury shuttle vans, mirroring the sporty trim and high-end finishes. "Stefania is the evolution of our full-aluminium Gran Turismo Transatlantic concept and represents everything you would expect in a medium-sized product from a boutique family shipyard: exclusive looks, advanced technologies and attention to detail,” says Sergei Dobroserdov, Dynamiq founder. “The difference from our previous models is that the design and engineering has now been developed to the utmost degree. I am very happy with how the GTT135 looks: she’s modern and elegant with lots of design details and interesting elements. We are happy to state after the sea trials how her many technical innovations take performance and comfort to the next level.” Dynamiq was founded in 2014 by experienced yacht broker and designer Sergei Dobroserdov. Dynamiq is the first company in the superyacht industry to introduce an online configurator, allowing the yacht to be easily and transparently customised down to the last detail. Dynamiq unveiled its first launch, 39m Spring (ex-Jetsetter), at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show to wide acclaim. The following project, the GTT 115 M/Y Jaaber, was developed in conjunction with the renowned Studio F.A. Porsche design firm and successfully unveiled at the 2017 MYS. The latest addition to the Dynamiq fleet is the GTM 90 Beach Club and new Global series of long-range explorer yachts.Credits: Dynamiq
July 27, 2021
The French-based Ocea shipyard has just begun the construction of a new 32.7m yacht. She will be the tenth motor yacht built by Ocea. Like all her predecessors she will be completely custom built. In the spirit of all Ocea yachts, this aluminium ocean-going yacht will also be capable of circumnavigations in optimal comfort and safety.Reducing the boat’s environmental footprint, in particular its greenhouse gas emissions, was the guiding principle behind the entire design. As a result, this will be the first Ocea yacht with engines that meet IMO Tier III emission standards, allowing it to sail in Emission Control Areas defined by the International Maritime Organization. Paolyre, 32.7m. Ocea’s previous superyacht projectThe yacht will also be equipped with the latest generation of batteries to keep the main on-board comfort features running at night without the need for generators. She will be able to reach a top speed of 15 knots with a range of 4000 miles at 10 knots.Kelonia, 30.2m. Ocea’s previous superyacht projectThe Ocea Group has three production sites on the French Atlantic coast – in Les Sables-d’Olonne, Saint-Nazaire and La Rochelle – as well as a location in Fontenay-le-Comte. The Ocea shipyard is a part of a Ocea Group and pioneer in aluminium shipbuilding. Capable of producing all types of vessels – catamarans, monohulls, displacement hulls, semi-planing hulls, and planing hulls – up to 90 meters long, Ocea Shipbuilding delivers 15 to 20 units every year.Credits: Ocea
July 27, 2021